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Go right up, Jim.

Hello.

I hope you will act properly and be nice to our client.

But I've got to go and help Mother.

Don't worry. I'll ring up your mother and tell her you've stayed here. I'll

tell her we're going to some show.

Go ahead. He's waiting.

And smile a little, my dear.

You're going out with one of my best friends.

John is a charming client and a perfect gentleman. I don't feel well.

Look, child, I'm not going to spend the whole afternoon arguing with you. And I

won't accept no for an answer. Understand?

All right.

I'll do it for you.

And don't take it the hard way. Come on.

Good afternoon.

Hello. Hello.

Is this place your hideout?

Hmm, I love it. I come here when I want to run away from people and have a nice

time.

Olga showed me a photograph where you seemed older. What photograph?

At the beach with another girl.

Ah, yes, I know which. You seemed older because you're quite a woman in a

bikini.

You have a beautiful body.

You think so?

Your breast is so firm you don't have to wear a brassiere.

If I'd wear one, they would look too exaggerated.

They're big.

And high enough.

You have a good sense of humor.

Which girls your age don't usually have.

I like you.

I want you.

Don't be so impatient.

Tina!

Tina!

Tina!

What's the matter?

What's wrong?

Tina...

Hello?

I'd gone shopping. I've come back right now.

Can you come here immediately?

It's urgent.

The girl's had a heart attack.

Where are you now?

At my studio.

You know where it is.

Rush, please.

Better call a doctor right away.

Have you gone crazy? How can I call a doctor?

He'd find me with an underage in my studio. Please come, Olga. I beg you.

All right, I'll come.

And, Olga, don't you bring any doctor.

You take her from here to the hospital, okay?

How is she?

Come in.

What's happened?

Where is she?

John, tell me the truth.

I'm afraid.

She's dead now.

It's incredible.

But how is it possible?

I don't know. I give you my word of honor I didn't force her.

It all happened naturally, in a nice way, as if we'd known each other for a

long time.

My God, she was only a child. How can I tell her parents? I don't want to even

think so. If I had to call a doctor, or even a thousand, they couldn't have

saved her.

It happened while she was in the bathroom.

She fainted and fell.

I'm sure it was a heart attack.

How horrible.

You're telling me.

Olga, you must do me a favor.

Take her in your car and tell her parents she had a heart attack while she

was with you, while you were driving her home.

Leave her at any hospital and I'll take care of everything.

You don't risk anything and save me from a big scandal.

Mrs. Georgieva?

Are you Mrs. Georgieva?

Yes. Who are you? A friend of Tina.

Can we talk for a moment?

It's a bit late for visitors.

And I'm a little tired.

It will only take a few minutes.

All right.

Come.

I've just talked to Tina's father and he's told me what's happened.

Of course, he only explained your version, naturally.

I had to meet Tina this afternoon after her piano lesson.

I saw her get into the car of a man who was waiting for her.

That's why I think things have happened in a different way from what you have

explained.

May I offer you a drink? I'm not thirsty.

Not even a little glass of cherry liqueur?

I never like to drink alone.

All right.

I'm sure you never tasted any other liqueur like this.

In my country, we call it sligovic. I prefer it to champagne, vodka, or any

other kind of drink.

Thank you.

I have worked with Tina's father for two months.

That's why I knew her.

They're nice people.

You can make them believe anything you like.

Even more when you give them a little money to comfort them.

The man who was with Tina must be quite worried by now.

Tina could be in trouble.

Well, I think I see what you intend.

Don't dramatize. I've got nothing against you or anyone else.

Then why are you here?

I wanted to know the truth.

Sit down. It makes me nervous to see you on your feet.

You haven't told me what's your name yet?

My name is Rafael, Ralph.

Rafael?

Are you Italian?

No, Spanish.

Spanish? Well, very well, Rafael.

And what are you doing in London? What do you do for a living?

What do I do?

Yes.

What is your profession, work or career?

Oh, I haven't any at all.

When I left my country, I thought I was going to conquer the world. I've lived

in more cities than I can count, but things aren't as easy as I thought.

I haven't had any luck.

Well, what can I do?

If I can't conquer the world, at least I can see it.

And besides seeing the world?

Sometimes I paint, when I'm in the mood.

I used to live with a girl, a hippie painter too, but one day things went

bad.

What happened?

She committed suicide as a souvenir left me a map to get to Kathmandu, and a big

mess with the police.

I can see your life has not been easy, at least up to now.

I'd like to see some of your paintings.

No, you wouldn't.

Is there something wrong with your paintings?

Yes, they don't make me any money and I can't eat them.

Anyway, I'd like to see them, Ralph.

If you insist, I'll think about it.

Maybe the boy doesn't mean any harm after all.

I never like to face useless risks.

If he wants money, give it to him and finish it up. But, John... See how much

he wants.

Be reasonable, my friend. How can the man know that it was you in that car?

Even if he'd seen you, he doesn't know you. I know.

But he could have taken the number of my car plates.

He didn't do it. No? I bet you he didn't.

I've talked to him.

He's not the man capable of blackmailing anybody.

Now, I'm sorry I've told you.

It's the first time I go through this.

If anyone finds out I was with that kid when she died, it would mean a disaster.

It would ruin my political career.

It would blow up my whole life.

I can't even have any privacy.

You must understand that I'm fed up, Olga.

Trade your political career for some privacy.

Wait. Wait a minute, Olga.

What is it?

Let's try to solve this in a reasonable way.

Why don't you let me do it my own way?

You agree?

If you're careful.

You shouldn't worry, John.

The boy won't do anything.

I know the best method to convince him.

I might like doing it after all.

Wake up, you skunk.

Wet your face and whisper with cold water and come to John the Banquet.

Aren't you hungry?

Tony, I haven't wanted breakfast in 24 years. How many times do I have to tell

you? Sorry. For Christ's sake.

I only feel like painting.

You should feel like selling.

Dammit, you really know how to blow a conversation, kid. You really do.

Hey, genius, we try to organize our lives, but the only thing you do is fuck

and paint those shitty things you can even sell.

Oh, I pity you.

Yeah, keep talking.

Look, some of us have been born to live on one side of the gun and some of us to

live on the other.

And I suppose you believe I was born to live in front of it.

Hello? Yes, it's right here. It's for you. Who's calling?

Don't worry. It's a woman's voice.

Hello?

Ah, Olga. What a coincidence. I was thinking about you.

I wanted to know if you're very busy today.

Yes. All right.

If you want to.

I'll pick you up and we'll have lunch together.

I said we would have lunch together, not that you will pay.

Okay, Ralph.

A portrait of myself?

I'd love it.

I may try to do it, although I'm not sure I can. I've never attempted any

portraits. I think you should try sometime.

I would like to paint you in the nude.

I wouldn't like it.

Not even as a proof of admiration?

Admiration of your art.

There's nothing immoral in it. I suppose you become nude in front of the doctor.

It depends whether I see the doctor for an earache or another thing.

I could bet you're the kind of man women like.

Especially most of the teenagers.

Have you other friends like Tina?

As pretty and as young as she was?

Piles of them. Young and stupid girls like Tina grow all over the world.

I'd love to know some of those girls.

The babies I know are not interested in piano lessons.

Oh, that wouldn't matter.

I could show them a lot of other things which are profitable, according to their

possibilities. If they're not interested in lessons, they might like other

things. You understand, don't you?

Perfectly well.

You seem to be thinking.

Yes, about you.

And what do you think that I'm like?

Don't be afraid.

I won't get angry.

You can be sincere as far as you wish.

When I met you the other night, I thought a great deal of things about

you, Olga.

First of all, how old must she be?

Forty-four.

But is that all?

And what then?

I'd rather leave it at that. You said you thought a great deal of things.

Well, I also thought you could be a good friend, you know.

I think I can be a good friend to any sensible person.

Friendship is based on sense.

Do you like this one?

This is enough.

It's got to stop once and for all.

I've always been nice to you.

Like a good friend?

You must understand this is not right.

To have disappeared a whole month and without any notice.

Why do you always have to watch over me? I've got nothing wrong.

Surely you've gone back to that group of drug addict hoodlums.

Just take a look at yourself.

Always the same story. You come here when you need help because you don't

have money.

And I'm tired of this, you know.

And your mother.

What about her?

Don't know. I haven't seen her. And I don't feel like seeing her again. I'm

fed up.

You're the only person I care about.

Then, darling, why on earth are you doing this to me? I'm suffering.

You're a little devil, a devil.

Oh, it's you, Ralph.

Come in, come in.

When did you get here?

I just came in a minute ago.

Let me introduce Lavinia, my favorite pupil.

Hello, Lavinia.

This is Ralph, a friend.

Hiya.

Did you buy the herbs I told you? I tried, but the store was closed.

You should have tried some other stuff. I didn't think.

Well, you should have thought.

We'll skip your piano lessons today.

Better take a shower and make up a little. I don't like to see you like

this. Get some clothing from my wardrobe.

Go ahead.

Who's she?

I'm afraid it would take too long to explain.

It's a long story. Something like Tina's.

In a way.

Loving is my pupil, too.

Let's hope she has a stronger mind than heart.

That's a stupid remark.

She's quite pretty.

But what's the matter with her?

Her father abandoned her when she was five years old.

And her mother doesn't understand her.

In a way, I'm worried about her continuous tendency to deviate to an

idle and useless sector of society.

It strikes me that you are the person that could help me, Ralph.

Me? You know, I also belong to that part of society which you call idle and

useless.

Mother?

I told you she wouldn't be in. Come.

Have you known Olga for long?

No. Are you her lover now?

Just a friend.

This afternoon she addressed you like a bellboy.

She treats everyone like that, of course.

Do you go to bed?

Only when I'm too tired.

You know what I mean.

No, that I don't do.

Don't be ridiculous.

No, I don't want to.

I'm willing to do anything you want, but... but not that, really.

What about a prophylactic?

Not even if you were a prophylactic.

Well, then.

May I know what the hell we are doing here in bed?

Or is it that you just like to make me hot?

I'll dress you.

And you'll kiss me.

I promise you'll reach orgasm before you wish any other pleasures.

But not in you.

Not in me, no.

Is it that you don't want to lose your virginity?

Or are you too old to like it?

Seven years ago, the newly elected president was presented as a man of the

people. Today, he's accused of seeking powers beyond the job. The man who wants

to be king, one magazine calls him.

Good morning.

Good morning.

She's my mother.

Mother, this is Ralph.

He spent the night here.

It's a pleasure.

Wow. Well, at least I know you're alive. Where have you been during all this

time? With some friends.

What kind of friends?

Don't dramatize on a little thing like that. You know how much I loathe it.

Next time, I swear I'll notify the police.

Hello?

Yes, of course.

Oh! Unexpected, Mr. Hecker. I was going to call you, as a matter of fact. Yes, I

want you to bet ten pounds on the fourth race tomorrow.

Yeah, that's it, ten pounds.

Bet them on Silver Streak on the fourth race.

Perfect.

Thanks and goodbye.

Ralph is one of Olga's best friends.

Well, but why have you not told me, dear?

Excuse me, I didn't know it and I may have been rude.

Don't worry, it's all right. Oh, I ignored you, a friend of Mrs. Georgieva.

Now, Lavinia, how about breakfast for him?

It doesn't matter.

Oh, it must be Cory.

Oh, she's another of those parasites.

They're to blame for my daughter's behavior.

Hello?

Hello? You alone?

No, Mother's in the kitchen, but it doesn't matter.

Then I'll scram. Okay.

Don't forget to come later.

Here. Thank you. Like it?

I'm glad to know that Lavinia and yourself are such good friends. You

know, Mrs. Georgieva's always connected my daughter with the best of society.

La creme de la creme. A bit more coffee?

No, thank you.

I hope you'll excuse all this disorder.

I don't have anybody to help me in the house.

Did that garbage leave?

Cory is my friend, Mother.

Look.

Excuse me a moment.

Hello? My mother's taking you for a millionaire.

Better that way.

Isn't that your friend there?

Yes. Want me to introduce her to you?

No, not now. Another day.

You know something?

Corrie's in love with me.

She's even tried to make love with me, you know. You don't say.

Why don't you invite her someday to Olga's house and we try something?

Olga loves extraordinary things.

I may try it.

Please think it over. It could be exciting.

Would you like to see me make love with another girl?

Why not?

You're a vicious bad boy.

I'll meet you at Olga's with Corey.

Okay, bye.

It's nice of you, Olga, to have remembered me.

Real moments of pleasure in life are so few, you know.

It's a pleasure to have you as a guest in this house, my friend. Come in.

You are going to know a couple of extraordinary girls.

Both are like untamed animals.

They are anxious to enjoy life and learn all about love.

Do they know I will be peaking?

Oh, of course they do, and they don't mind at all.

Girls, we have a visitor.

This friend wanted to know you too.

He's absolutely discreet. He's the gentleman who will be watching you when

you make love together.

I hope you won't be shy or timid.

Do they know about the present?

You give it to them. No, no, no, Olga.

You give it to them.

Please.

Didn't I tell you he's a perfect gentleman?

Thank you.

Thank you very much.

Okay.

You've had a marvel, Santiago.

They're like two Roman vestals.

I still don't know what you think of me, nor why I haven't been able to obtain

your confidence.

In what sense?

Let's make love.

Is it imperative or a simple question?

As you wish.

I'm dying to make love with you, Olga.

I feel tired, Ralph.

You lack experience and are too ingenuous, just like all young men.

You don't like men, or you don't like me? I like men a lot, of course.

You have great willpower.

What do you know about my willpower?

That it's stronger than mine.

Let's talk about more interesting things.

I think I could do a profitable business, if Lavinia's reasonable and

accepts.

What sort of business, I'd like to know.

A friend of mine is inviting us for a weekend in the country.

A very wealthy man who is crazy about horses, and also about young girls.

He's willing to spend a fortune on both things.

Does he know Lavinia?

He's seen her a couple of times, I think.

And what you want is that I convince her. I can assume that.

It'd be a good business for all of us.

Convincing Lavinia would only be part of your public relations work.

I'll take care of her.

Would you like a bit of sherry?

No, thanks.

What's the matter, Ralph?

I don't like to see that grim face.

Tell me your thoughts.

I know you are afraid of me.

Afraid?

You'd rather have me on your side than have me against you, or am I wrong?

That's just nonsense.

No.

Why on earth should I fear you?

The first time I came here, you were afraid, weren't you?

You thought that I might try to blackmail you.

You're right in some way. I admit it.

And even now you're not sure of what I might do, so you're afraid.

Olga, don't fear me in the least.

You're wrong about me.

I'm not a blackmailer.

I'd like to know why all this talk.

If you work for me, I pay you.

And I admit I like your company.

Let's leave it at that.

May I speak to Lavinia? Yes, who are you? I'm a friend.

Are you her mother?

Yes. I'm Ralph, a friend of Olga.

Oh, where are you?

Near Piccadilly.

Good evening.

Has Lavinia returned?

Or hasn't she? No, not yet. But I'm glad you've come.

I'm glad that you are here.

There's something wrong with me tonight.

I'm in need of company.

If mine can help.

I feel very lonely.

I must be going through a difficult period.

I lost again at the horse race.

And feel very unfortunate.

I'm just unlucky.

What can we do?

I think I'm a little drunk.

I need a man near me to understand me.

Would you like to have one of these?

No, thanks. I'm not hungry now.

Your legs look so firm and strong.

You have a marvelous body, you know.

Maybe. But I think I should put on a little more weight.

And my brain doesn't work very properly.

My legs are about the only thing I'm a little proud of.

It's better than nothing.

I wanted to see you.

When did you come?

Just a while ago.

Olga'd like you to spend a weekend in the country with a friend who has

beautiful horses. A very wealthy man, I believe.

Olga has asked me to tell you that she would be very glad if you would accept

her invitation.

There's no reason why you should refuse.

I'll iron your clothes while you have breakfast.

I don't feel like going with Olga.

I don't like her friends.

And old men scare me.

This seems to be important to Olga.

Do it for her, will you?

She didn't dare ask you.

But I think her friend is not old this time.

If I do it, I will do it for you.

Did you sleep with my mother?

Yes. That's not pleasant, is it? There's nothing wrong in it. She's a free woman

and quite nice. She has a right to enjoy life.

She can do as she wishes, as long as she doesn't bother me at all.

Aren't you coming?

No, I'm not invited.

You're a lucky man.

Get rid of that hateful look. Do I have it?

A little.

I'm sorry, but I just can't pretend I'm glad at all.

Well, you should learn to pretend. It's important in life.

So long.

You like my horses, Lavinia?

Yes, of course.

Good day, Mr. Kuno. Is there anything you wish?

No, thanks, Peter. I'm just showing our horses to this young lady.

Very well, sir.

Take this one here.

But all of these horses belong to you.

Most of the ones you've seen.

What do you do with so many of them?

I ride them.

This is my saddle room.

And you won all these cups in different contests? Yes.

All of them.

You must be an exceptional horseman.

I was only a child when I started horse riding.

I almost got killed jumping a fence.

Some contests are quite risky, you know. Want some?

What's that?

Sherry. No, I don't like it.

Have you tried it before?

No. Then how do you know you don't like it?

Never mind.

I'll drink it then.

You're tickling me.

Don't be stupid. What do you think I brought you here for?

If it's a joke, I don't like it a bit, you know.

I'll tell Olga what I think.

Yes, it's me.

Oh, hello, Mrs. Georgieva.

Will you repeat it?

Oh, God, God.

She has her own way and doesn't understand.

But didn't she tell you when she left?

I'll tell her if she comes here.

Did you want something else?

Thank you. Goodbye.

What is it?

Olga's just told me that Lavinia didn't say anything to her and ran away last

night.

I don't know what I can do with her.

Hello?

Yes,

it's me. Where are you?

I've tried to find Lavinia, but no one's seen her. However, she might be in

Hartings with some of those friends of hers.

Yes, I've got the address.

And I'll find her, don't worry.

How can I not worry, Ralph?

That girl's got me into an awful jam now, and I'm going to lose one of my

best clients, and it's all her fault.

That little rat, I could choke him.

I'll take care of it.

Goodbye.

Continue.

Do you know a girl by the name of Lavinia?

Tell us who you are.

A friend. Well, have you seen her?

I bet he's a cop, Maggie.

Do I look like one?

No cop looks like a real cop.

Well, I'm not one of them. Have you seen her?

Just look behind you, sweetheart.

When I was only 12, I found an old man.

He reminded me of my father.

He was an old relative who used to come around.

The man was always saying that he could be my father.

He used to kiss me.

And one day, I felt his tongue touching my lips.

He was the first one to treat me like an adult.

He wanted to make love to me one night in the back of his car.

He made me caress his sexual parts.

My mother had told me that I could get pregnant, so he masturbated me with his

hand.

I admit I liked it. Used to suck my breast.

And everything else.

Well, except putting it in.

Then one day, he got killed in a car accident.

Well, it doesn't surprise me if he did all that while riding a car.

May I know why you're asking for that?

Very simple. Because I'm fed up and I'm leaving.

Ah, so you're leaving. Fine. And where are you going?

I don't know. Anywhere I don't have to work too much like I do here.

I already told you that if I couldn't conquer the world, at least I wanted to

see it. You can't complain of your work here, can you?

No, I'm not complaining or anything.

It's just I'm sick and tired of convincing girls to be seduced and

screwed by that bunch of old good friends of yours, understand?

Of course.

I know what it is. You're in love with Lavinia.

Well, you're wrong.

That's stupid nonsense. Absurd.

She's in love with you, I'm sure.

Lavinia?

You think I'm not aware of it?

No woman can fool another woman.

Women can have a fine instinct, but they're usually wrong when they guess.

Just help me this time, Ralph.

Just this once more and that's all.

It'll be convenient for all of us, and I know she'll do what you tell her.

It's a very important client.

He has a load of servants, yachts.

As a matter of fact, he owns half of the city.

He may own it, but I'm on the other half, understand?

And I quit.

What is the matter with you now? This is not the end of the world. You better

remember that you came to this house when no one asked you to come here.

And you chose to do what you've done.

And I think I've always tried to be nice to you. That depends on one's point of

view. If you expected other things, it's not my fault. You're wrong.

And now, if you let me, I'm going to take a shower.

You think your stupid words and vague looks are enough to keep me happy just

because I happen to want you? To keep me jumping, doing what you want?

And why do you say vague looks? I never looked at you in any special way. You

think so?

Of course I do.

You're just dreaming.

We poor skunks got to lose always. And it's always like that, isn't it?

Don't be dramatical.

You are too impressionable, unwitting.

And I'm tired of all your emotional explosions.

It's in the blood of all Latins. I consider that an insult.

Everybody around you has to share your problems.

Well, thank you, but I'm not willing to share any part of them.

When you calm down, we can talk things over. When I calm down? You know we've

talked quietly many times.

That's why I said it. We'll try again.

Why that strange look?

Didn't you enjoy it? It was perfect.

I was guessing if you had enjoyed it.

I didn't accomplish orgasm, if that's what you mean.

I don't mind at all.

At first I wanted to turn my feelings for you into something more peaceful.

I don't know.

I had imagined a special association, a sort of romantic love and money

cocktail.

One cannot bear this intention indefinitely.

During all our relationship, we have been trying to avoid what is unavoidable

between a man and a woman.

The three girls are really beautiful, you know.

But one of them especially.

Although she's not easy to handle.

Why is she different from the rest?

Among other things, she's a virgin, yes.

She has a strange complex, but she's beautiful.

And what you estimate is the cost of her virginity, including the complex.

Don't materialize love so quickly, my friend.

Then when shall I?

Just give me a little time to prepare things adequately.

All right, call me when ready.

I may like to bring a couple of friends.

By the way, what about that boy?

You mean Tina's friend?

Yes. Seen him anymore?

He disappeared.

It may be better.

Well, look at her.

That son of a bitch coming here again.

She's nuts about him, unfortunately.

Where have you been all these days?

I've started painting again, but I'm not in the mood.

I'm all fucked up, in a hell of a mess, you know. Tell me, what's the matter?

Tell me, tell me, please.

Nothing. I'd rather not tell you, because you'd think I'm crazy.

I think you're out of your mind anyway.

Let's just forget it. You're too young to be bothered with such problems.

You helped me the other day.

I? When?

The other day, cathines.

And I drank too much.

That was nothing.

I know you would have done the same thing for me. I can't forget that you

helped me.

All right, then.

I'll explain everything if you insist that I do.

Then maybe you will feel better and I will feel better too.

Although when I just think of it, it makes me sick.

Tell me the whole matter, Ralph.

I signed a check.

It's not covered.

It was playing poker.

I lost that money to a friend of Olga's. One of those dirty sons of bitches that

just because he's got a lot of money thinks he can go to bed with any girl he

likes whenever he wants. Begged Olga to help me, but she won't even help her own

mother. Yes, I know she wouldn't help a soul.

And her friends are all a bunch of old bastards.

When I meet them, they squeeze my hand as if they wanted to eat my fingers.

I'd never like to see them anymore. I hate them.

That's perfectly natural, but if you know what she expects from you now,

you'd hate her even more. From me?

The man to whom I own the money is willing to forget the whole thing if you

go to bed with him.

That's what Olga wants.

Well, let's not talk about this anymore. It's disgusting.

I told you because you insisted.

Otherwise, I wouldn't have done it.

And what did you tell her, Ralph? To go to hell.

What are you going to do? What do you suppose? Get the hell out of here before

it's too late.

As you can imagine, I don't want to go to jail.

I wouldn't let you down for anything in the world.

I know, darling, but I'd never let you go to bed with one of those bastards

just to help me.

No, of course not.

But there must be some other way out of this.

How much do you owe him?

Just forget it, please.

How much is it?

No, darling, forget the whole thing. I just came to say goodbye, because I love

you.

Let me talk to Olga.

I'll be brief.

Yeah, I've convinced them.

I'll come see you this afternoon.

I'm a shitty son of a bitch.

Ralph?

I didn't know you painted so well.

Who told you I was here?

That other Spanish guy.

Very beautiful.

You think so?

I paint what I see around me.

But photographic cameras can do it better.

At least that's what most people say.

Olga's worried because you don't call her or go see her.

You don't say.

You should at least call her.

Tomorrow she's giving a little party.

Are you going?

She'd never invite me. Those parties are for her rich friends. I understand it.

You can feel at ease about your check.

Don't worry about that.

There won't be any other problems.

Listen, I appreciate your favor, Lavinia. I mean, I really do. Please,

I'd like you to believe what I say.

Could we have lunch together?

I'm as free as a bird.

Then, let's go.

All right.

This is just like an anniversary. Let's drink as if it were.

You see, Rosario's Spanish. She's a new pupil here. Champagne goes right up to

my head, and I always start doing a lot of funny things.

Don't worry. There are a lot of people who do a lot of silly things without

drinking champagne, and that's much worse.

Excuse me. I don't remember your name. What was it? Carla. Oh, that's a pretty

name. I hope you're all enjoying this.

Of course. Let me toast to you girls who turn this lousy world into something

beautiful, and especially to this exceptional woman.

Thank you.

Do you think I'm pretty?

You are an angel, my dear.

But there's much more than just appearance.

Everyone tells me that I'm pretty.

Pretty is not the right word.

It's not fair to you.

What would you do if you had a lot of money?

I don't know.

I don't have it, so I haven't thought of that.

What would you like?

I don't know.

You have no idea?

No. Well, then, when you've thought about it, you call me and tell me.

And I'll see that you have it.

But in exchange, I want to have you for me alone.

John left this little extra present for you.

Thanks.

And now about our friend Ralf.

I'd better tell you the whole truth.

That little bastard fooled you regarding the cheque, the game of poker and his

debt.

Yes.

It was my idea to convince you.

I don't believe it.

That's your choice, my dear.

He has always wanted to make love with me.

So in return I asked him to tell you the story about the check. You're saying all

that just because you're jealous of me.

You're still too young and have a great deal to learn about men. Great and true

love.

Don't forget you only have one or two of those per century.

You're an evil snake.

Everything you think or plan is saturated with poison. You're full of

envy because you're an old woman.

You hate everybody.

Yes, I may be getting old.

But I assure you it doesn't bother me at all.

It only means you quit suffering for the past, but you're too young to understand

it.

Mrs. Phoenix. Yes.

I want to talk to Lavinia. She's not here, and I was taking a bath. I'm

sorry.

It's very important that I see her now. Where is she?

Betty, what the hell's the matter? Yes, I'm coming. I'm sorry, but I have a

guest right now.

Tell me where she is, please.

Betty! I must tell you that the only thing I know is that I don't want to

ever see you again in my life.

Corey, do you know where's Lavinia? Just why do you want her?

I haven't got time to explain now. Just tell me where I can find her. It's very

important. Important to you?

Important to me and maybe to her, too.

Take me in your car?

Come on.

If I were you, I'd let Lavinia alone.

But since you're not me, I do what I please.

Don't you have a better place for your meetings?

This is a shitty one.

This is my friend's palace.

What's the matter? Why do you look at me like that?

I don't think I should have brought you here, you know. What do you mean?

Only the boys may not want to see you come to this place.

I don't give a shit about the boys. Let's go.

Oh, it's up to you.

Hey,

you two.

Where's Lavinia?

I want to talk to her.

I'm waiting for an answer.

Well, it's that little punk again. Yeah.

What a guy. He sure is a stupid one. He obviously thinks he's wise.

Why'd you bring me here?

I thought she'd be here in good company. Though she may be upstairs.

Listen to me boys.

I've got nothing against you.

I've only come to look for Lavinia.

I want that clear Hey Cory, what the hell's the matter with these guys?

Wait a minute boys.

Just take it easy

Let me take the one I want.

Hello, darling.

Did you come alone?

Or did you bring your friends to finish me off? Don't speak nonsense.

I'm really sorry about what happened.

They were like wild animals.

And Corrie only did it because she was so awfully jealous all the time.

Of me?

Yes, of you. Of course.

She's jealous because I love you, Ralph. You don't deserve any nice girl loving

you. But I don't know why. I just can't help it.

Yes, darling, I know.

I've been a bastard, and I'm grateful for your love.

Your friends taught me a good lesson which I've learned that was not my fault

at all I told you that Corey hated you and they hate you too Because they know

perfectly well that you hate them and I prefer to be with you In spite of your

lies about the check Olga told me the truth about it You sold me to her friend

just because you wanted to go to bed with her.

So that's what that bitch told you

Ralph! Ralph!

You're out of your mind, Lavinia.

You know the life you're going to share with me? I'm going to work.

I don't mind. I'll help you.

You can imagine what that means. I'm going to work.

Yes. I know.

I don't care. I'm going to go with you.

I don't know what you are or any other thing, but I'll never let you leave

alone.

Well, it's your choice, doll, but don't say I didn't warn you.

Let's go.